Commonly Used Terminology
绑架
A movement which brings the limb closer to the midline of the body
内收
A movement which positions the limb further away from the body
对齐
The spatial relationship between the prosthetic socket and the prosthetic foot
前
Towards the front of the body
检查套接字
A temporary socket made of transparent plastic that is used by the prosthetist to diagnose the fit of the socket
挛缩
Tightening of the muscles, tendons, or ligaments that prevents normal movement of a joint
它美化
The outer covering of a prosthesis, aesthetics
Definitive 假肢
A replacement for a missing limb after all post-surgical swelling has subsided
关节脱落
Amputation through a joint (i.e. 脚踝,膝盖,臀部)
穿上 and 脱
The process of putting on and taking off a prosthesis
背屈
Pointing the toe or foot upwards
水肿
Swelling of the tissues
外翻
向外转
骨骼外
A prosthesis that is hollow on the inside and has a rigid outer covering
扩展
A position of increasing the joint angle, straightening out
弯曲
A position of decreasing the joint angle, bending
步态训练
Learning, usually from a physical therapist, how to walk safely and properly with a prosthesis
Immediate Post Operative 假肢
An artificial limb that is applied in the operating room after the amputation has occurred
反演
向内转
横向
Away from the midline of the body, to the side
衬垫
A sleeve or covering of the residual limb that is used for suspension, cushioning and protection
内侧
Towards the midline of the body
Myodesis
A process during an amputation where the muscles are attached to bone
肌成形术
A process during an amputation where the muscles are attached to opposing muscles
神经瘤
A nerve ending that is cut during an amputation that can “ball up”. 神经瘤s are usually extremely sensitive and painful
Occupational Therapist
A person trained in gaining greater independence for patients through rehabilitation and relearning how to perform activities of daily living efficiently and safely
Occupational Therapy
Evaluation and training performed by a licensed occupational therapist which focuses on maximizing the activities of daily living
Pedorthotist
A trained healthcare practitioner who specialized in orthopedic footwear and foot orthoses
幻肢痛
Pain that appears to come from an area below where the amputation occurred
Phantom Limb Sensation
The feeling that an amputated limb is still attached to the body
跖屈
Pointing the toe or foot downwards
Physical Therapist
A person trained in the rehabilitation process of patients who have limited or lost functions of mobility
物理治疗
Evaluation and training performed by a licensed physical therapist which focuses on exercise, reducing pain and regaining mobility
后
Towards the back of the body
假肢
An artificial body part
假肢
The profession of evaluating, fabricating, fitting and adjusting an artificial limb
修复学家
A trained healthcare practitioner who evaluates, fabricates, fits and adjust prosthetic devices
桥塔
A structure that is used to connect the prosthetic socket to the prosthetic ankle/foot complex
残肢
The portion of a limb that remains after amputation
收缩机
A prosthetic sock created of elastic material that is used in reducing swelling of the residual limb
套接字
The part of the prosthesis that fits around and protects the residual limb; usually made of thermoplastic, 层压, or carbon composite material
袜子
A sock that is fabricated to fit the residual limb. It is used to manage the loss of volume in the residual limb throughout the day
声侧翼
The non-amputated or non-affected limb
•赛姆思
Amputation through the ankle joint that still maintains the fatty heel pad for cushioning
Temporary 假肢
A prosthesis that is fabricated soon after amputation. This prosthesis is used until post-surgical swelling has subsided.
施行
Amputation that occurs at a level above the knee joint but below the hip joint
Transtibial
Amputation that occurs at a level below the knee joint but above the ankle joint